Nifty Pre-Open Gains Marginally by 18 Points; Bharti Airtel, M&M Lead Early Momentum
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jun 17, 2025 09:44 AM IST
Mumbai, June 17: Indian equity markets commenced Tuesday’s trading session with marginal gains in the pre-opening, as the Nifty50 advanced 17.85 points (0.07%) to quote at 24,964.35. Investor sentiment remains cautious, however, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and ahead of key global macroeconomic events.
The pre-open session saw a mixed performance, with 25 of the 50 Nifty constituents advancing, 18 declining, and 7 remaining unchanged. The overall market capitalisation in the pre-opening stood at ₹1,12,61,090 crore, though trading volumes were muted.
Key Pre-Open Gainers
| Company | Previous Close (₹) | Indicative Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) | 1861.30 | 1880.00 | +18.70 | +1.00% |
| M&M (M&M) | 3023.60 | 3049.00 | +25.40 | +0.84% |
| Shriram Finance (SHRIRAMFIN) | 676.15 | 679.90 | +3.75 | +0.55% |
| BEL (BEL) | 403.85 | 405.80 | +1.95 | +0.48% |
| Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) | 938.00 | 942.00 | +4.00 | +0.43% |
| HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) | 1723.00 | 1730.00 | +7.00 | +0.41% |
| TCS (TCS) | 3496.30 | 3510.00 | +13.70 | +0.39% |
Broader Market Snapshot
| Advances | Declines | Unchanged | Nifty Pre-Open | Change (pts) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 18 | 7 | 24,964.35 | +17.85 | +0.07% |
Sectoral Trends
- IT and Auto stocks were significant contributors to the early gains, with HCL Tech, TCS, and M&M being among the top movers.
- Banking majors, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI, showed marginal gains of less than 0.2%.
- Defensive sectors, such as FMCG and Pharma, faced some pressure, with stocks like Hindustan Unilever and Sun Pharma slipping by up to 0.34%.
Notable Laggards
| Company | Previous Close (₹) | Indicative Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan (TITAN) | 3438.10 | 3430.00 | -8.10 | -0.24% |
| Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) | 2327.40 | 2319.60 | -7.80 | -0.34% |
| Infosys (INFY) | 1623.80 | 1612.00 | -11.80 | -0.73% |
| Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) | 2244.80 | 2231.00 | -13.80 | -0.61% |
Future Outlook
The overall sentiment remains cautious, with the India VIX trading around 14.5675 as of 9:20 AM IST. Investors are closely monitoring geopolitical developments in the Middle East, particularly reports of Iran exploring de-escalation options with the U.S. and regional powers, even amidst fresh reports of new missile attacks. The market’s broader trajectory will likely be determined by how these geopolitical tensions unfold throughout the day.
Stay tuned for the post-opening trends as investors reassess positions based on institutional flows and stock-specific developments.
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